E3 2000: Electronic Arts Becomes PS2's Biggest Supporter

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EA Sports almost single-handedly makes the expo's PS2 showing a great one.

By Dave Zdyrko

Just as EA Sports proved to be a major factor in the success of the SEGA Genesis in the 16-bit days and the Sony PlayStation in the 32-bit era, it looks like the company will be a major factor in helping make the PlayStation 2 a retail monster in the 128-bit wars.

The strong lineup of EA Sports on display at E3 was proof that PlayStation 2 will be a major player in the U.S. market. With good looking titles in just about every single specific sports genre, most of which should be released by the end of the year, PlayStation 2 should be THE machine to own this holiday season for players of sports videogames.

Of these games, only FIFA, Knockout Kings, Big SSX, NASCAR, and Madden were fully playable at the show. The remaining titles were only shown on video or on the PC. IGN will have more information on EA Sports' intense PS2 lineup in the near future